One thing I have come to recognise in the Senate. Who ever is the first to claim victory is the loser. The fact that Tom Daschle raced to the michrophones to proclaim a victory is a sure sign he is in "Damage Control Mode"
60/40 is a good split and as far as I'm concerned, I would like to see the Senate end these Organizing Resolutions for each new Congress and vote on a permanant set of rules that are binding and requires the President's signature and becomes the law of the land. A 60/40 split and a one seat advantage on the Committee's would be very fair IMHO